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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

Chief Mahedy, of the New York
fire dnpartm mt, was xii ed last Friday
yhile en- route to a fire, his wagon be-
ing dashed to pieces by colIi'ling witt.
L fire tnginr. About year ago the
chief of tic Cincinnati fire department
was kill d in the same way, and shortly
thereafter the assistant fire marshal of
this city lost his lite under similar cir
cumstancrs.- Nicayo Inter N,:can.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
An Old Settlers opiniou.

We would not be at all surprised, says
the Alexandria Advocate, to see the best
crops this year that have been known in
Dakota. We do not recall a spring in
fourteen years that was as favorable as
this. The soil is in perfect condition to
receive the seed. The weather has been
as favorable as could be desired. The fa-
vorablc Indications of an immense har-
vest are what impels the boom that is
springing up throughout the territory.
The man who secures a home in Dakota
and stays by it will find III the long run
that it cannot be surpassed for agricul-
tural purposes. The soil Of Dakota is no
where excellcd for richness and produc,
tveucss
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
Farmers Asserting Their Rights.

The strongest farmers organization in
the Northwest is the Dakota Farmers AL
lance. 1t now numbers over three hun
dred and fifty local alliances, and it Is
growing in stregth and influence every
day. The Dakota Farmer of Huron,
Oak, w. F. L. Bushnell publisher is the
official organ of the Alliance, and con
tains reports OF the progress of the work,
ETC., every issue. Every member of the
Alliance should subscribe for it, as it is a
fearless advocate of their rights. Sub
scrption price only 81 per year. Ad-
dress as above.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
CLOSENG.OUJ'r SALE

Everybody knows the old-time Bis
marck merchant w. b.. Watson, and
everybody also knows that his prices
have always been of the lowest. But now
they are lower than cvcr--way down to
rock bottom, in fact. Mr. Watson has
determined to close out his entire stock
regardless of cost. You will never again
have such Il chance to obtain tirst-class
goods for So little money Be sure to call
at Watson's when you 90 to Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
ME AT MARKET.

For all kinds Of fresh, salt and smoked
meats, fish and game call on the enter
prlsng Bismarck firm of f. E. Stone &
Co., corner Fifth and Main streets Their
rule is to keep ~ fresh and pure stock
and dispose of it at the lowest living
prices. For quality and chcapncss their
goods cannot be eXcclcd on the Slope.
Our readers should give them a call
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

To max" good r,lsks take one pint
of milk, one cup OF yeast; mix it thin;
when light add twelve ounces of brown
sugar, two ounces of utter, four eggs,
flour sufficient to make stiff as bread
when risen again, III i'll and spread it
on tins ccCiu7ln l. eGi!tr.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

"A Jelly Filling for Orange Cake
Grated rind and juice OF one or two
oranges and one lemon: one cup of
water; one cup Of su::ar: one table
spoonful of corn starch; boil and cool
before putting between the layers of
cake.-Erchun1c
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
Millinery.

Miss Kate Brady, Bismarck, is now
prepared to supply the ladies of Emnlons
County with everything novel in the line
of Millinery, having just received her new
spring stock, comprising the latest styles.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
NOTICE.,

The Williamsport Sabbath. school will
commence next Sunday. at II a. IN. Mr..
Worst will preach Immediately after the
close Of the Sabbath school.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
wANTED-sToCK no HEKn.

The undersigned will take stock to herd
for the season at the following rates 81:
Horses, $500; cattle, $1.50 Good range
and plenty of water. Good bull to run
with herd. Five miles south of Williams
port. NJ. RUSH.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

Mrs. L. Ham. Main street, near Ban
ner House, Bismarck, Dak., guaran-
tees good fit and has all the latest
fashions. Cuts by French system if de-
sired. Is thankful for past favors, and
invites Il continuance of the same.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
Notice of Public Sale.

T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON
1 April 80, 1887, at my ranch in Gayton Township,
Emmons County, OAK, the personal property Of
Peter Olsen, deceased, consisting of twenty -one
head of cattle (cows, steers, and yearings).
WILLIAM V. WADE,
Administrator of the Estate of Peter Olsen, de-
ceased.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

Buying Oscar H. Wills northwesterr-
grown seeds is like buying gold dollars at
twenty-five cents each.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

The Board of County Commissioners
will meet next Monday.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

Go to the Bismarck Greenhouses to get
all kinds Of seeds and seed grain, trees,
vegetable plants, house and bedding
plants.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

Zen: Pcrlcy Toorr..s collection of
autographs contains the writing of six
teen thousand prominent men.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

Miss Eva Campbell will teach in the
new schoolhonss in the Fielden neighbor.
hood,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29
Emmons CountyRecord
WILLIAMSPORT, DAKOTA.
D. r. STREETER Editor and Publisher

The RECORD is entered at the IViLLiamspor
oost0Dice as second class matter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

AT Bismarck, Thursday evening, April
2S, by the Rev. -, Mr.. ---- and
Miss - -, both of Emmons
County. No cards The many friends
of the young couple extend their congrat-
ulatiOns
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

"a Horrible Example.''
Frequently the RECORD has reprinted
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1887-04-29

Correspondence of the RECORD.
The following items were received too
late for publication last week. On the
envelope was marked "Missent'' The
RECORD has not the least desire to
hurt any ones feelings; but we are COM
PEELED to state, however, that no cti-
zen should angle for the proud, aristo-
cratic and wealth-bringing position of
boss of rural postalshop without IL
more or less intimate acquaintance with
English as she is writ''-on the outside
of an envelope.--ED.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
The Big Blanket Fish.

seThe first time Istruck the bottom,
says pearl diver, Il couldn't believe 1
was there. It was as clear as air, and
eIfshes swimming around might have
been taken for birds. landed on kind
Of sand hill when they lowered me, and
had to walk about fifty feet down into a
valley-like before struck the shells.
They were all in bunch stretched along
in q ridge, looking like Q black mark
against the white bottom. ! was drag
ging the hamper, and when I got along
side I began to toss them in. I reckon !
had filed half dozen or so, when all at
once I saw kind of shadow moving
over all. At first I thought it was the
schooner, and then, perhaps, some Of the
other divers coming down, and then. it
left; but all at, once it came again and
grew so dark in a second that I turned
quick and looked up, and if my hair
hadn't been held down BY ) copper cap
it would have riz right on end.
H. Tk4Aa, a-mesin' 6vos- fssss s&sszGs ysaaat I
took to be a bird about thirty feet across.
It was wheeling round and round, flap
ping its big wings; just as you've seen
buzzards or eagles do, overhead. Down
it came, lower and lower and I
a-crouching. as fiat as 7 could get. The
nearer it got the bigger it looked, and
as see it was asserting on me Itook the
pike lways:carried, and as it wheeled
around over me I let drive. Hit it,
Wen, Ireckon did. The next thing |
knew I was standing on my head, rolling
over and over, then yanked sideways,
half drowned, and then I reckon I lost
my senses, and when 7 came to was
lynn on deck and all hands looking at
me. You see the critter had given the
water such swirl that I was knocked
end for end, and my pipe and line twisted
around and around so that I couldn't
breathe, and, of course, that pulled the
line and the men thought I had jerked
tito come up, so they hauled away for
all they we're worth, and that's what
saved my life, What was it2 Why,
nothin' but one Of those sea bats
blanket fish the other men called it
and they all say / had a narrow run for
it. That was the way, accordin' to their
say, that the fish goes to work to
getaway with man. They first settle
down on you like blanket, and there
you are"
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10

One Of the easiest habits to form it,
the habit Of using some one word Or
phrase SO often that it becomes man.
nerism. Whipple once called Emerson's.
attention to his frequent use Of the word
grim and g crest Was Emsnon's
aversion to mannerisms that he at once
struck the word entirely from his vocab-.
ulary. Hi S
i One Of the most distinguished bishops
in the Methodist Episcopal church was,
in his youth, Isrnitten with fondness
for the word f'alas, = which he used with
great effect. on one occasion he was
describing the death Of the Christian
man, and thus expressed himself: ''See
him as heElies upon dying bed. His
friends surround him; his wife and
children are there to receive his bless-
ing. At last the farewells are spoken,
he breathes no more. Now, could We
part the veil, we should see convoy
of angels sent direct from the heavenly
courts to bear his ransomed soul home.
He rises higher and still higher, until AT
last the music offheaven resounds in his
ears. He receives an abundant entrance
into theteverlasting kingdom, and there,
alas letHus leave him. At the close Of
the sermon a brother said to him:
Brother never supposed be-
fore that it was 4 mournful thing for
Christian to be safe III heaven; but
as you said, 'Alasl let is leave him
there you must think it Isl"
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10

gaze followed wond eringly and hii
brown cheeks turned ashen white. Hs
told alI about il after Till release from
Alton military prison Il the close Oi
war.
''It was those red stripes down the
side Of my pants that Fanny was So
proud 81. You see, had been in the
saddle and out Of reach Of buying any
new pants until I was about out Of
EN- Then Fanny cut up Der travelling
shawl, and, considered IS The work Of
an amateur, those pants were success,
if + did have to go into acorner and turn
round three times before Icould get my
hand into my pocket; but she left ths
bordering Of the shawl ii for . fancy
touch. Poor Fanny 4 suppose she
thought she'd make me look like q SOL
der whether or no, and it did the bust
ness for me. It was more than ( could
do to convince those fellows ! wasn't a
major general atthe very least, instead
of q poor stay at-home skulk. You
know our boys weren't much Of dandiea
after the first year. =
The gallery at Davenport's is once
more crowded rendezvous, and war
yarns alternate with crop and polemical
discussions; but whenever the heroes Of
slowyille begin to blow reminiscent
trumpets, Davenport retires within, for
if Randolph Fairfax is about, his Dav-
ports midnight ride with. the raiders
is sure to come up, and 90 one knows
better than he does that he doesn't
deserve even honorable mention. / New
York Post.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
aIirnicry ii Nature.

Beetles often initiate hornets, sincs
the latter are insects 10 which birds il
search of animal food prefer to give q
very wide berth.
a species Of mantis initiates the white.
ant, and, mixing with the family like;
one Of its own members quietly deyours
fat termite, from timIs to time.
The bumble-bee flies. which are inof-
fensiye little creatures, initiating the
Wild bee, fit about ana buzz angrily in
the sunlight quite after the fashion Of
the insect they copy, and gain an unde-
served reputation for fierceness.
Flies often dwell as unbidden guests
il the nests and hives Of wild honey-
bees. They are belted and bearded ia
the self-same pattern as their uncon.
scious hosts, but their larym pay for the
hospitality theyfsteal by devouring the
young grubs Of the hive.
There is IN Borneo sand wasp which
is addicted to the habit Oft devouring
crickets, but there's also a species Of
cricket which exactly feproduces the APP
pearance Of its enemy, 50 that it can even
associate with it undiscovered.
Certain beetles have become modified
n resemble wasps, even to the extent Of
losing their solid waists for Others Of
ultras fashionable slenderness, and Others,
whichSmimic bees. have acquired useless
little tufts Of hair on their shanks, to-
represents the en-gathering apparatus.
Of the true bees.
a curious case Of imitation il that Of
two species 81 Malayan orioles, which
are almost exact counterparts Of two va
rieties Of honey suckers. The latter are
such fierce birds as to be avoided BY all
their feathsred neighbors, and thus the
orioles find Their own deceptive plumage
great protection.
The mimicry ot singing insects il
sometimes performed By innocent little
creatures quite destitute Of any such
means Of defense. a common insect,
known il England as The devils coach
horse, throws tip its tail il tie agrees
siye fashion Of scorpion, when irri-
tated, butt has no hint Of sting. In
its war-like attitude it is exceedingly
alarming, not only to boys and girls, but
to chickens and birds.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
Killed by d Picture.

There is a famous modern picture at
Moscow Of John the Terrible, after he
has murdered his son in 4 fit Of rage, and
suddenly. discovers the crime he has
committed. The expression in bis eye is
that of the mailman, with q curious
CLEAN of horror and consciousness strik-
ing him, after his son has sunk at his
feet with the blood streaming from his
wounded temple. It il intensely realistic,
and report asserts that On one occasion q
lady was 50 much affected by the sight
Of il that she fell down dead on the spot.
According to this tale, the picture was
subsequently, removed to an inner room
and ladies not admitted ia the absence
of medical attendant.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
Had Nothing to Sal.

Nine Aubernon gives literary dinners
il Paris and rules them like 4 strict par
Humanitarian. She has silver bell at her
side to ring for order, and she gives each
guest His turn to speak. One evening
Mr.. Renan was talking when one Of tho
lesser lights tried 70 say something in an
undertone. she peremptoriIy siIencod
him, and q few moments later, when
III. Renan had finished his monologue,
she tapped the bell and said to the I'M
fortunate, 'sNow, Monsieur, you may
speak, ''Bat, Madame, 4 he exclaimed,
4 only wanted 70 ask for some moro
spinach,
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
Amusing the Babv.

And now, Bobby" said his mother,
as she buttoned her gloves, ''be 4 good
little boy while I am out, and do every
thing you can TO amuse the baby. Y
On her return she discovered that
Bobby had emptied the contents Of the
moIasses jug over the baby's head, and
the happy laughter from the infantile
lips told her more eloquently than mere
words could ever hope to tell how emf
nently successful Bobb,s efforts ii the
amusement line had been.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
Life and Death.

Life and Death.
Clouds come IN every sky
No day viii last forever,
And roads that nearest LIE,
The hand of time will sever.
No flowers eternal bloom,
No loving Death outlying
The voice Of the tomb
Cry, All must end ii dying.
No clouds forever last,
nh heart IS doomed to sadness.
The future. present, past,
All some fount Of gladness,
And flowers that fade today
win bloom when winter passes,
In every year comes May,
With clover, buds, and grasses;
The voices from the SKY
Ajoyful pecan giving,
s'Wfe are not dead, " they cry,
There is no end to living.
MAY SPENCER.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
4 Lucky Find.

Husband was IN great luck to-day.
found silver dollar on the street.
WifeI wish you would give It to me,
John. Baby needs new pair Of shoes.
Husband Give it to yonl Why ]
spent il, and another dollar with it,
celebrating the event. New York Sun.
The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1887-06-10
* Good Reason.

Say, Tom, that fellow stuppin Seems
to appreciate 4 story
Z Yes, seems to. z
!. Laughs Vt al your Jokes"
|. Don't you know whyR"
no.
Why, Ilet him have Eve dollars the
other day. &C. Arkansas Traveller.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-29
CANADIAN.
Taken to Missouri-But Lit.Ie School Ian,
Placed on the Market.

Taken to nIissouri-But Lit.Ie School Land
Placed on the Market.
Corresp ondence of the Gazette.
CANADIAN, TEX, Dec. % Harry
johnson, who robbed the safe of the
treasurer of Reynolds county, Mo-, was
taken to Missouri yesterday by the sheriff
of said county. T. T. McRee, our efficient
sheriff, deserves praise for the fine piece
of detective work which he did. The
robber secured $4,000 from the safe.
Our people are awake to theimportance
OF the immigration movement. They
sent as delegates to the Dallas conven-
ton L. E. Finch and B. M. Baker of this
place.
Only few sections Of school land have
been placed on the market in this county.
The lease law will have to go py the
board before the Panhandle will settle
with that degree of rapidity which Its
sell OIL climate indicate.
A school house is being erected in Can
adisn.
The new courthouse has been COM
pleted and is now occupied by the officers.
The first District court hiss been held, but
no business Of interest transacted.
Business in all lines is brisk, and in the
spring we look to see Hemphill county
settle very f.st, as many are making in
quiries regarding the lands of the county.
Canadian has organized q Sunday
school and s literary society. For a new
town Canadian has as much culture as
shy that have had years to pass over
than,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-29
DALLAS.
A Coal Thief Shot-Immigratfon Commit
tee Men Coming In,

A Coal Thief Shot-Immigrstfon Commit.
tee Non Coming In.
Srecial TO the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, Dec. 2S.-At O'Clock
this morning Robert Pearce, night watch
man at the Union depot, discovered two
men filing bag with coal at the Texas
and Pacific coal chute and attempted
to arrest them. One of them ran while
the other turned upon Pearce with re-
voIver. Pearce seized his antagonist, and
In the scuffie the revolver went of twice,
when the thief let go and ran. Pearce
pulled his gun and commenced firing
The man fell but as Pearce approached
him he struggled to his feet
and ran, Pearcs still firing
until he emptied his revolver.
After daylight parties tracked the man
half mile by the blood on the ground
from the wounds inflicted By Pesrce, but
the man was not caught. It is thought
he is badly hurt.
The members Of the Emerald club are
enjoying ball tonight at Turner Hall,
complimentary to the ladies'.
Superintendent Cook of the Western
Union Telegraph Company left this
morning for the north. He will be gone
ten days.
A number Of the members Of the i'm.
migration committee have arrived. There
will be full committee meeting, while,
from the present appearances the railroad
men will also be here in full force.
Next Monday the District and County
courts of Dallas county reconvene. after 8
weeks helidaying. The grand jury re-
convenes Monday the 9th. The United
States District court convenes in Dallas
on the 9th inst. The docket Is unusually
large.
The Dallas Base Ball Club will meet to
morrow to complete it's local organize
ton.
A. S. Blair had silver pitcher costing
$50 stolen from his residence last August.
To-day Mr.. Blair discovered the lost
pitcher In pawn, brokers' establishment
and recovered the same. The mans
name who pawned the same is withheld
until further legal action is taken.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-29
WATCHING DALLAS TO-DAY.
A Southwestern Texas Immigration Bureau
Talked OF.
Special to the Gazette.

Talked OF.
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Dec. 2S.-The San
Antonio Board OF Trade this afternoon
met representatives from Luling, Eagle
Pass, Corpus Christi, Victoria, Goliad
and other sections OF Southwest Texas to
CANVASS the sdvisability of calling a con-
vention Of business men and CAPT
talists from this part of Texas
to organize an immigration bureau separ-
ate from and Independent of the one
lately constituted at the North Texas con-
vention which met at Dallas. Assur-
ances of sympathy with the indepep lent
movement were received from the
Southern Pacific Railway and San
Antonio ard Arkansas Pass Rail
way. After g general discussion
it was agreed TO await the action OF the
meeting between railroad representatives
and the executive committee Of the Dali
las immigration convention. which &C.
ours at Dallas Tomorrow. The follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted
Resolved, that the directors of the San
Antonio Board OF Trade be and are hereby
instructed to devise means to induce the
nationsl Congress to make a larger sp
preparation for the improvement OF the
herbor at Arkansas Pass; and that they be
also instructed to use every effort to
counteract the influence now at work &c
secure all the congressional appropria
tions for the Improvement of the Texas
coast at Galveston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-29
hiusboro Immigration Meeting

Special to the Gazette.
HILLsBoRo, TEX, Dec. 28.-A large
and enthusiastic meeting OF our promi-
nent business men and citizens wss held
ct the courthouse this afternoon st 3
O'Clock. The object of the meeting was
explained by Mr.. J. R. Thompson
He stated what had been done
by the immigration convention which
convened in Dallas on the goth
ult.. that the members of the entire con.
vention were very much enthused, and
seemed to be fully resolved to make the
immigration movement grand success,
if within their power to do so. He stated
also that the railroads seem to be fully
determined to do their share in the move
ment.